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Spirit Airlines to begin new daily nonstop service between Newark and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and Orlando International Airport from October 30

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DAILY NONSTOP FLIGHTS BETWEEN NEWARK AND FORT LAUDERDALE AND ORLANDO BEGIN OCTOBER 30, 2016; MYRTLE BEACH FLIGHTS START MARCH 9, 2017 MIRAMAR, Fla., 2016-Jul-29 — /Travel PR News/ — The Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, the Brooklyn Bridge, all breathtaking sights dotting America’s most famous skyline. And now the view is set to… Read the full news article

Spirit Airlines announces Akron-Canton Airport (CAK) to become the 57th city to join its expanding network

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MIRAMAR, Fla., 2016-Jul-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Endless political ads, raking leaves, the end of summer…all depressing reminders that fall will be here in no time. Don’t worry Northeast Ohio! Spirit Airlines has you covered with new routes and ultra-low fares to escape the cold. Spirit is proud to announce Akron-Canton Airport (CAK) will become… Read the full news article

Cuil-an-Duin Country House in Highland Perthshire presented with VisitScotland’s Five Star Quality Assurance Award

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EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND, 2016-Jul-28 — /Travel PR News/ — A boutique bed and breakfast in Highland Perthshire has been awarded five stars by the national tourism organisation. Cuil-an-Duin Country House, located just outside Pitlochry, was presented with VisitScotland’s highest Quality Assurance (QA) accolade in recognition of its exceptional standards. Originally built as a private residence for the… Read the full news article

Dundas Castle’s resident dogs welcomed VisitScotland’s Ambassadog George to help with his tourism training

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EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND, 2016-Jul-28 — /Travel PR News/ — The golden retrievers, Burn, Beech, and Bark, who have featured on ABC News in the US, were pleased to show the tourism ropes to George as he sets off on his new role as the official canine ambassador representing the spirit of Scotland. As a five star venue… Read the full news article

British Airways to debut state-of-the-art hi-tech headsets on its business class-only flights between London City and New York

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LONDON, 2016-Jul-28 — /Travel PR News/ — New state-of-the-art hi-tech headsets are to make their debut on British Airways’ business class-only flights between London City and New York from August 1. Designed for the discerning frequent business traveller, the very latest Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless headphones deliver stunning sound and true long-haul performance, thanks to an amazing… Read the full news article

British Airways features Big Bang Theory star Kunal Nayyar in its first ‘Make Amazing Things Happen’ video series

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LONDON, 2016-Jul-28 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways has teamed up with Big Bang Theory star Kunal Nayyar in an exclusive video as part of its ‘Make Amazing Things Happen’ series of short films. The actor is the first of several celebrities to feature in the intimate interviews discussing life, work and travel. The interview is… Read the full news article

British Airways’ cabin and flight crew share their go-to gadgets to help customers ahead of the holiday season

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Top 10 travel hacks from the experts LONDON, 2016-Jul-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Where better to gain insider knowledge on some terrific travel hacks than from those who fly for a living?  British Airways’ cabin and flight crew have shared their go-to gadgets to help customers get the low-down on their down-loads ahead of… Read the full news article

British Airways launches new video guide to ‘Brazil Beach Etiquette’ on flights to Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo

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LONDON, 2016-Jul-28 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways is gearing up for a summer of sport, with exclusive and exciting entertainment coming to flights this August and September. For the many fans visiting Rio, the airline has produced an exclusive light-hearted guide to ‘Brazil Beach Etiquette’, featuring tips from the airline’s community of cabin crew…. Read the full news article

British Airways pilots launches new photo app for customers to take away a souvenir cockpit picture from their flight

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LONDON, 2016-Jul-28 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways pilots have developed a new photo app for customers to take away a souvenir cockpit picture from their flight – with Denise Van Outen the first to be ‘sn-apped’. All British Airways’ 4,000 pilots will have the ‘View From The Flight Deck’ app loaded onto their iPads… Read the full news article

British Airways with UK’s biggest airports and supported by Visit Britain let kids under 12 fly free on domestic flights

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LONDON, 2016-Jul-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Families look set to celebrate the summer in the sky thanks to a partnership between British Airways and some of the UK’s biggest airports. Supported by Visit Britain, British Airways is working in partnership with Belfast City, Heathrow, Inverness, Leeds Bradford and Newcastle International airports to give families a… Read the full news article

The Government of Tanzania signs purchase agreement for two Bombardier Q400 turboprop airliners

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TORONTO, 2016-Jul-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Commercial Aircraft announced today that the Government of Tanzania has signed a firm purchase agreement for two Q400 turboprop airliners. The aircraft will be delivered with a 76-seat, dual-lavatory configuration and will be used for commercial airline operations in the region. Based on the list price of the… Read the full news article

Cessna TTx piston aircraft receives certifications from EASA, Argentina’s National Civil Aviation Administration and Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines

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OSHKOSH, Wis., 2016-Jul-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Cessna Aircraft Company, a subsidiary of Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, today announced at the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture its high-performance Cessna TTx piston aircraft has received certifications from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) as well as Argentina’s National Civil Aviation Administration and… Read the full news article

Textron Aviation unveils the single engine turboprop Cessna Denali at the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh

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OSHKOSH, Wis., 2016-Jul-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Just one year after announcing it would bring a clean-sheet design single engine turboprop (SETP) to market, Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, today unveiled the Cessna Denali. A mockup of the aircraft’s cabin sits alongside a mockup of GE Aviation’s all new advanced turboprop engine at… Read the full news article

Cessna debuts enhanced version of its Cessna Turbo Stationair T206H single-engine piston aircraft — the Cessna Turbo Stationair HD

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OSHKOSH, Wis., 2016-Jul-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Cessna Aircraft Company, a subsidiary of Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, today debuted at the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture the Cessna Turbo Stationair HD, the company’s enhanced version of its Cessna Turbo Stationair T206H single-engine piston aircraft. The Cessna Turbo Stationair HD is now… Read the full news article

Cessna Aircraft Company delivers new Cessna Skyhawk 172 to Kent State University

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OSHKOSH, Wis., 2016-Jul-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Cessna Aircraft Company, a subsidiary of Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, today delivered a new Cessna Skyhawk 172 as part of an agreement recently signed withKent State University. The multi-year agreement includes initial purchase of a new Skyhawk aircraft, product support, training and Kent State’s… Read the full news article

Cessna Aircraft Company announces order from the U.S. Civil Air Patrol for 17 Cessna Skylane 182T and two Cessna Turbo Stationair HD T206H aircraft

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OSHKOSH, Wis., 2016-Jul-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Cessna Aircraft Company, a subsidiary of Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, today announced at the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture an order from the U.S. Civil Air Patrol (CAP) for 19 new aircraft, which includes 17 Cessna Skylane 182T and two Cessna Turbo Stationair HD… Read the full news article

Textron Aviation to provide factory-direct training to Cessna and Beechcraft piston aircraft customers

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OSHKOSH, Wis., 2016-Jul-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, today announced at the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture that all Cessna and Beechcraft piston aircraft customers purchasing new aircraft can now receive factory-direct training from a team of experienced instructor pilots specializing in the company’s piston product line. “This… Read the full news article

Preferred Hotels & Resorts launches the #FamilyTravelTruth contest

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CHICAGO, 2016-Jul-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Today, Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest independent hotel brand, launches the #FamilyTravelTruth contest. The hashtag campaign celebrates the unpredictable and chaotic moments that go hand-in-hand with family travel and puts a call out to families to share their favorite unfiltered moments on Instagram. Each week from July… Read the full news article

Preferred Hotels & Resorts announces global partnership with UnionPay International

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CHICAGO, 2016-Jul-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Today, Preferred Hotels & Resorts – the world’s largest independent hotel brand – entered into a global partnership with UnionPay International – the most widely used and influential bank card payment network – as part of its continuous campaign to court the booming Chinese outbound market by making it… Read the full news article

Holiday Inn and IHG® Rewards Club launch new Inn Business promotion for small business travelers

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New Inn Business Offer from the Holiday Inn Brand and IHG®Rewards Club Helps Small Business Travelers Earn Elite Status Faster ATLANTA, 2016-Jul-26 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies,  today announces the results of the Holiday Inn® Small Business Traveler Study conducted by Kelton Global, which reveals… Read the full news article

Oakwood Worldwide® adds Canary Wharf, Kensington and Fitzrovia to its London portfolio

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LONDON, 2016-Jul-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakwood Worldwide®, the global leader in corporate housing and serviced apartment solutions, has added three new locations of luxury, serviced apartments to its London portfolio: Canary Wharf, Kensington and Fitzrovia. “We are very excited to announce these new apartments, which join our other recent opening in Clerkenwell and strengthen… Read the full news article

CLEAR registered traveler program launches at Reagan National and Dulles International airports

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CLEAR Registered Traveler Program is a New Option for Passengers to Reduce Waits at Security Checkpoints Washington, D.C., 2016-Jul-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Passengers now have an additional option for speedier passage through security screening lines atReagan National and Dulles International airports with the launch of the CLEAR registered traveler program. New kiosks stationed at… Read the full news article

Aeroflot Group announces traffic statistics for June and the first six months of 2016

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Moscow, 2016-Jul-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroflot PJSC (Moscow Exchange ticker: AFLT) today announces traffic statistics for Aeroflot Group (“the Group”) and Aeroflot – Russian Airlines (“the Company”) for June and the first six months of 2016. 6M 2016 Operating Highlights In the first six months of 2016, Aeroflot Group carried 19.7 million passengers, up… Read the full news article

Aeroflot resumes passenger service for Russian citizens and ticket sales for travel to Turkey

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Moscow, 2016-Jul-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroflot is restarting passenger service for Russian citizens and ticket sales for travel to Turkey following regulator Rosaviatsia’s decision to lift its temporary ban on flying Russian citizens to Turkey. As a result of Turkey’s guaranties of additional aviation security measures, effective at 12:01 a.m. on 22 July 2016… Read the full news article

Aeroflot’s in-flight entertainment system interface awarded silver medal at the 9th International Design Awards

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Moscow, 2016-Jul-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroflot’s in-flight entertainment (IFE) system interface has been awarded the silver medal for Interface Design at the ninth International Design Awards in Los Angeles. The Russian Graphical User Interface used on premier IFE video entertainment devices, was developed by Aerogroup, Aeroflot’s partner and content provider. Based on the Samsung… Read the full news article

Aeroflot held its third InstaMeet with popular Russian Instagrammers at Aeromar

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Moscow, 2016-Jul-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroflot has held an InstaMeet with popular Russian Instagrammers at Aeromar, an Aeroflot subsidiary and leader in airline catering. As part of the #trainingAeroflotFood project, Instagrammers had the opportunity to visit an area that is usually closed to the public to taste the top-rated dishes on Aeroflot’s new business-class… Read the full news article

The Omaha Marathon awarded the 2016 Nebraska USA Track & Field Marathon Championship

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Omaha Marathon Named Nebraska USA Track & Field Marathon Championship Omaha, NE, 2016-Jul-25 — /Travel PR News/ — The Omaha Marathon, presented by HITS Endurance, has been awarded the 2016 Nebraska USA Track & Field Marathon Championship.  The 26.2 mile race will take place Sunday, September 18, 2016 at TD Ameritrade Park in downtown Omaha, Nebraska… Read the full news article

Omaha selected as the site for the 2018 U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Curling

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STEVENS POINT, Wis., 2016-Jul-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Omaha, a city very familiar with hosting Olympic Trials, has been selected as the site for the 2018 U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Curling. “We are very excited about the potential for our sport’s growth in Omaha and across the United States as we bring the upcoming… Read the full news article

Air New Zealand features Hollywood actress Anna Faris and New Zealand actor and comedic legend Rhys Darby for its latest safety video

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Auckland, New Zealand, 2016-Jul-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Air New Zealand has teamed up with Hollywood actress Anna Faris and New Zealand actor and comedic legend Rhys Darby for its latest safety video, Safety in Hollywood. The video, shot at Warner Bros. Studios in Los Angeles, explores several different Hollywood film genres as Darby tries to convince… Read the full news article

Air New Zealand announces award-winning restaurateur Michael Meredith as its new Consultant Chef

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Auckland, New Zealand, 2016-Jul-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Award-winning restaurateur Michael Meredith is set to take his culinary expertise to the skies as Air New Zealand’s newest consultant chef. Renowned for his adventurous approach to food and degustation menus at Auckland’s fine dining restaurant Merediths, the Samoan-born chef will work with the airline to design dishes for… Read the full news article